Councilmember McGowan moved to approve the agenda as presented. Second by Councilmember Barsky. Motion carried (6-0).

CITIZEN COMMENTS (7:32 pm)

As no one appeared to speak, Mayor Hartfield closed Citizen Comments at 7:33pm.

APPEAL HEARING

Mayor Hartfield called the appeal hearing for Barbara Franks and Dan Rogers regarding the Granville Planning Commission decision from April 13, 2009 denying application #09-03 for a change of use for 123 South Prospect Street.

Mayor Hartfield called for the roll call. Those responding to the roll call for the appeal hearing were Councilmembers Barsky, McGowan, Mershon, O’Keefe, Vice Mayor Herman, and Mayor Hartfield.

Those wishing to speak during the hearing were sworn in. Please note an official transcript of the June 3, 2009 appeal hearing for Barbara Franks and Dan Rogers will be attached to the final draft of the minutes.

Mayor Hartfield closed the evidence portion of the hearing at 9:59pm. Mayor Hartfield indicated that Council would hold their discussion regarding this appeal at the next Council meeting scheduled for June 17, 2009.

Mayor Hartfield called the regular Council meeting back to order at 10:01pm.

PUBLIC HEARING (10:02pm)

Ordinance No. 08-09, An Ordinance to Revise the Codified Ordinances by Adopting Current Replacement Pages

As no one appeared to speak, Mayor Hartfield closed the public hearing at 10:03pm.

OLD BUSINESS

Ordinance No. 08-09, An Ordinance to Revise the Codified Ordinances by Adopting Current Replacement Pages was introduced for approval by Vice Mayor Herman. Second by Councilmember McGowan.

Discussion:

Councilmember Barsky asked if the changes being adopted were changes made by the State of Ohio to the Ohio Revised Code. Manager Holycross answered in the affirmative.

Resolution No. 09-35, A Resolution to Express Appreciation to Lyle McClow for Service on the Granville Planning Commission was moved for approval by Councilmember Barsky. Second by Councilmember McGowan.

Discussion:

Councilmember Barsky expressed Council’s thanks for his work on the Commission.

Councilmember O’Keefe reported that a number of applications came before the Planning Commission. Applications for window and door replacements, a stone pathway, fence and new shingles for Pilgrim Lutheran Church. The residents at 224 East Broadway requested a sign replacement to accommodate their new tenant. All applications were approved.

Planning & Zoning Committee – (Barsky, Hartfield, O’Keefe)

No report.

Recreation Commission – (McGowan)

Councilmember McGowan reported that the summer programming for the GRC was underway. A GRD representative reported that they were discussing various millage rates as a ballot issue for this November.

Tree & Landscape Commission (Barsky)

No report.

Union Cemetery (Mershon)

Councilmember Mershon reported that the summer cemetery work session would be on Saturday, June 20th beginning at 9:00am. Danish and water would be provided.

OTHER COUNCIL MATTERS

Mayor Hartfield advised Council that the July 4th celebration would be setting up on July 1st, which was a scheduled Council meeting date. She asked Council how they would prefer to proceed regarding the July 1st Council meeting. Manager Holycross indicated that there was nothing immediate on Council’s upcoming agendas. An alternate meeting could be called should Council need to address any emergency issues. Councilmember McGowan indicated that Council could cancel up to two meetings a year based on the Village Charter. Council advised that the regularly scheduled Council meeting for July 1st was cancelled.

Councilmember Barsky asked the status of repairing/replacing the leaning telephone pole on the northeast corner of South Prospect and East Elm Streets. Manager Holycross indicated that the repair had been reported. The telephone company had not provided a repair date.

Councilmember Barsky also asked about any solution regarding the holding ponds at the Water Plant. Manager Holycross indicated that Plant Supervisor Fruth was working with the engineers to provide a solution.

ADJOURNMENT (10:15pm)

Councilmember McGowan moved to adjourn the meeting. Second by Councilmember Mershon. Motion carried 6-0. Meeting adjourned.